Question

Which of the following monitors is NOT an ASA standard monitor in all patients?

A) Pulse oximeter.
B) Blood pressure.
C) Capnogram.
D) Electrocardiogram.
E) All of the above are ASA standard monitors.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) Blood pressure. Pulse oximeter, capnogram, and electrocardiogram are all ASA standard monitors in all patients. Blood pressure monitoring is not.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is B) Blood pressure. While pulse oximeter, capnogram, and electrocardiogram are all ASA standard monitors in all patients, blood pressure monitoring is not. ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) guidelines recommend continuous monitoring of blood pressure during anesthesia, but it is not a standard monitor that must be used for all patients.

Pulse oximeters measure the amount of oxygen in the blood and are commonly used to monitor oxygen levels during anesthesia. Capnograms measure the concentration of carbon dioxide in exhaled breath and are important for monitoring the patient's breathing. Electrocardiograms record the electrical activity of the heart and are used to monitor heart rhythm and detect abnormalities.